Well, I don't want to cut short my visit with the family. I probably would never get out of the doghouse if I did that. We'll just get together with whoever shows up. I'm sure we can have a good time even if it's only the three of us.

That all depends on when and if I can get on my way. I was supposed to fly out this morning at 7:10. I only got to the airport an hour early and they wouldn't let me check in. I asked if the plane was still at the gate. Yes, it was. And I have a valid ticket? Yes you do. So there is a seat for me? No, the flight is overbooked and there is no seat. You should have arrived two hours early.

Does anyone else see a problem with this? I have to arrive TWO hours early to get on a plane when I have paid (or in this case the Government has paid) big bucks to fly on their damned airline? Sigh, I really hate the modern world...